Travis Kelce is a household name when it comes to football, but he has been in the limelight recently because of his relationship with Taylor Swift. Since the global popstar and Travis have gone public, many people have been asking — who is Travis Kelce? Travis is a star Kansas City Chiefs NFL player who has led his team to a Super Bowl victory due to his skills and determination. But beyond that, Travis is a simple guy who loves to have fun off the field. Let’s take a closer look at his career, relationships, financial success, and family life.
Personal Background
Travis was born on October 5, 1989, in Westlake, Ohio. Growing up, he was always into sports, playing football, basketball, and baseball at Cleveland Heights High School. But his family was already sports-oriented even before he became a professional athlete. In fact, he wasn’t the only athlete in the family. His older brother, Jason Kelce, also loved football and is now a professional football player for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Travis started as a quarterback in high school before switching to tight end in college at the University of Cincinnati. He had no idea that this decision would change his life for the better. You learn more about him by watching the documentary titled Kelce (2023), an hour and 43-minute sports documentary about his life that’s available on several streaming services.
Sports Career
Travis was first drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013. His first season was tough because of a knee injury, but he came back strong in 2014 and hasn’t looked back since. While he’s not yet as big as other football legends as some call it, he had a lot of great contributions to his team, including:
- Helping the Chiefs win two Super Bowls (LIV and LVII)
- Being the first tight end to have seven straight 1,000-yard seasons
- Playing in multiple Pro Bowls and being named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 2010s
Since 2013 up until today, Travis has only played for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL and has been contributing to his team’s success — the latest being their 2024 Super Bowl victory. And once again, he has proven himself as one of the best tight ends of his generation.
Entertainment Career
Travis isn’t a stranger to fame, but his popularity has been on a different level since he started dating Taylor Swift. But in reality, even before Travis and Taylor became a thing, he had already made some great appearances in various shows. One of his most notable guesting would be the SNL last March 2023. Well, what can we say? He’s definitely more than just a football player. He’s oozing with charisma and he definitely has a talent for hosting. Travis also participated in a reality dating show called Catching Kelce, where women from across the U.S. competed for his affection. You can watch this on Amazon Prime Video, but it might also be available on other platforms like Flex TV and others.
Travis is also a favorite of brands, which we can see in commercials for some of the biggest names in business. He’s worked with DIRECTV, Nike, McDonald’s, and more. With his growing popularity, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he landed more advertisement projects.
Romantic Relationships
Travis Kelce’s girlfriend now is Taylor Swift. However, he also dated several women in the industry before dating the global pop star. His ex-girlfriends include Zuri Hall, Maya Benberry, and Kayla Nicole. Kayla was his longest as Travis has been with her for five years. For Maya Benberry, they stayed together for eight months. His shortest relationship was rumored to be with Zuri Hall, but sources haven’t revealed the exact
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s relationship started in September 2023, when they confirmed the real deal between them. Since then, many Swifties and other people have been supporting their adorable relationship. As T. Swift said, Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to her.
Net Worth
According to the most recent report of Celebrity Net Worth, Travis Kelce has around $90 million net worth, which was built through his NFL career, endorsements, and business investments. As we’ve mentioned earlier, he has been a favorite by some of the biggest brands out there. Moreover, he remains the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. Travis also invested in various companies and profited from them, including PlayersTV, Cholula Hot Sauce, Hydrow rowing machines, RealTruck, and his nutritional supplement line, Hilo Gummies.
The Bottom Line
Travis Kelce is one of the most valued players in the NFL right now, but he is also expanding his reach in the entertainment industry — not through his relationship with Taylor Swift – but his charisma, hard work, and genuine personality. The future is very bright for Travis Kelce, and we hope that he remains the same or even be better as years pass by.